Lawrence Miles "Moon" Bagley
1928 ~ 2005
Larry Bagley, 77, died December 28, 2005, in Carlsbad, California.
The third of three sons, Larry was born in Salt Lake City to Grant and Marie Bagley, January 19, 1928.
Friends tagged him with the nickname "Moon" due to his similarity to the popular round-faced newspaper cartoon character "Moon Mullins".
Following graduation from East High, Larry enlisted in the Navy. He was honorably discharged at the end of World War II. His brother Bill, a fighter pilot in Europe, was killed in the same war, a loss that was quietly carried by his family.
Larry graduated from the University of Utah in civic administration, one of the first students of political scientist J.D. Williams.
He embarked on a career in city government which took him in 1959 to the small seaside community of Oceanside, California. His innate talent and intelligence saw him quickly rise from draftsman, to city planner, to city manager.
In 1976 he lost his appointed post in city government, only to return a year later as the popularly elected mayor of Oceanside, a position he would serve in with distinction for three successive terms.
By the time of his retirement Larry was recognized as one of California's most capable and knowledgeable mayors.
Larry's devotion to integrity and fair play shaped his life. He was always happy to hear an opposing viewpoint, even when it meant questioning his own assumptions. His humor and gracious good nature were gifts readily bestowed on family and friends.
Larry married Margene Bailey, February 26, 1949, in Salt Lake City. They were sealed in the LDS Los Angeles Temple, May 24, 1963.
In his later years Larry generously served The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in various capacities. Larry and Margene loved to travel.
As well as being among the first Americans to visit China as that nation began to open up, they eventually would visit over a hundred countries.
He is survived by his wife, Margene, sons Will (Laura), Kevin (Patty), Patrick, and daughter Lisa (Wendell Payne), 10 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
His two brothers, Will and Clint, preceded him in death.
Services will be held December 31, 2005, 11 a,m, at the Oceanside LDS wardhouse, 2080 California Place, Oceanside, California.
1928 ~ 2005
Larry Bagley, 77, died December 28, 2005, in Carlsbad, California.
The third of three sons, Larry was born in Salt Lake City to Grant and Marie Bagley, January 19, 1928.
Friends tagged him with the nickname "Moon" due to his similarity to the popular round-faced newspaper cartoon character "Moon Mullins".
Following graduation from East High, Larry enlisted in the Navy. He was honorably discharged at the end of World War II. His brother Bill, a fighter pilot in Europe, was killed in the same war, a loss that was quietly carried by his family.
Larry graduated from the University of Utah in civic administration, one of the first students of political scientist J.D. Williams.
He embarked on a career in city government which took him in 1959 to the small seaside community of Oceanside, California. His innate talent and intelligence saw him quickly rise from draftsman, to city planner, to city manager.
In 1976 he lost his appointed post in city government, only to return a year later as the popularly elected mayor of Oceanside, a position he would serve in with distinction for three successive terms.
By the time of his retirement Larry was recognized as one of California's most capable and knowledgeable mayors.
Larry's devotion to integrity and fair play shaped his life. He was always happy to hear an opposing viewpoint, even when it meant questioning his own assumptions. His humor and gracious good nature were gifts readily bestowed on family and friends.
Larry married Margene Bailey, February 26, 1949, in Salt Lake City. They were sealed in the LDS Los Angeles Temple, May 24, 1963.
In his later years Larry generously served The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in various capacities. Larry and Margene loved to travel.
As well as being among the first Americans to visit China as that nation began to open up, they eventually would visit over a hundred countries.
He is survived by his wife, Margene, sons Will (Laura), Kevin (Patty), Patrick, and daughter Lisa (Wendell Payne), 10 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
His two brothers, Will and Clint, preceded him in death.
Services will be held December 31, 2005, 11 a,m, at the Oceanside LDS wardhouse, 2080 California Place, Oceanside, California.
Lawrence Miles "Moon" Bagley
1928 ~ 2005
Larry Bagley, 77, died December 28, 2005, in Carlsbad, California.
The third of three sons, Larry was born in Salt Lake City to Grant and Marie Bagley, January 19, 1928.
Friends tagged him with the nickname "Moon" due to his similarity to the popular round-faced newspaper cartoon character "Moon Mullins".
Following graduation from East High, Larry enlisted in the Navy. He was honorably discharged at the end of World War II. His brother Bill, a fighter pilot in Europe, was killed in the same war, a loss that was quietly carried by his family.
Larry graduated from the University of Utah in civic administration, one of the first students of political scientist J.D. Williams.
He embarked on a career in city government which took him in 1959 to the small seaside community of Oceanside, California. His innate talent and intelligence saw him quickly rise from draftsman, to city planner, to city manager.
In 1976 he lost his appointed post in city government, only to return a year later as the popularly elected mayor of Oceanside, a position he would serve in with distinction for three successive terms.
By the time of his retirement Larry was recognized as one of California's most capable and knowledgeable mayors.
Larry's devotion to integrity and fair play shaped his life. He was always happy to hear an opposing viewpoint, even when it meant questioning his own assumptions. His humor and gracious good nature were gifts readily bestowed on family and friends.
Larry married Margene Bailey, February 26, 1949, in Salt Lake City. They were sealed in the LDS Los Angeles Temple, May 24, 1963.
In his later years Larry generously served The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in various capacities. Larry and Margene loved to travel.
As well as being among the first Americans to visit China as that nation began to open up, they eventually would visit over a hundred countries.
He is survived by his wife, Margene, sons Will (Laura), Kevin (Patty), Patrick, and daughter Lisa (Wendell Payne), 10 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
His two brothers, Will and Clint, preceded him in death.
Services will be held December 31, 2005, 11 a,m, at the Oceanside LDS wardhouse, 2080 California Place, Oceanside, California.
1928 ~ 2005
Larry Bagley, 77, died December 28, 2005, in Carlsbad, California.
The third of three sons, Larry was born in Salt Lake City to Grant and Marie Bagley, January 19, 1928.
Friends tagged him with the nickname "Moon" due to his similarity to the popular round-faced newspaper cartoon character "Moon Mullins".
Following graduation from East High, Larry enlisted in the Navy. He was honorably discharged at the end of World War II. His brother Bill, a fighter pilot in Europe, was killed in the same war, a loss that was quietly carried by his family.
Larry graduated from the University of Utah in civic administration, one of the first students of political scientist J.D. Williams.
He embarked on a career in city government which took him in 1959 to the small seaside community of Oceanside, California. His innate talent and intelligence saw him quickly rise from draftsman, to city planner, to city manager.
In 1976 he lost his appointed post in city government, only to return a year later as the popularly elected mayor of Oceanside, a position he would serve in with distinction for three successive terms.
By the time of his retirement Larry was recognized as one of California's most capable and knowledgeable mayors.
Larry's devotion to integrity and fair play shaped his life. He was always happy to hear an opposing viewpoint, even when it meant questioning his own assumptions. His humor and gracious good nature were gifts readily bestowed on family and friends.
Larry married Margene Bailey, February 26, 1949, in Salt Lake City. They were sealed in the LDS Los Angeles Temple, May 24, 1963.
In his later years Larry generously served The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in various capacities. Larry and Margene loved to travel.
As well as being among the first Americans to visit China as that nation began to open up, they eventually would visit over a hundred countries.
He is survived by his wife, Margene, sons Will (Laura), Kevin (Patty), Patrick, and daughter Lisa (Wendell Payne), 10 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
His two brothers, Will and Clint, preceded him in death.
Services will be held December 31, 2005, 11 a,m, at the Oceanside LDS wardhouse, 2080 California Place, Oceanside, California.
Inscription
"Lawrence M. Bagley Mayor of OCEANSIDE 1980-1992"
Gravesite Details
Double marker with Margene B. Bagley.
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